拍品的状况可能存在极大差异，而由于其性质使然，拍品难以处于完美无瑕的状态。拍品均以拍卖时的状况出售。

The website and the catalogue illustrations are accurate.
Good overall condition.
There are the inevitable minor dents, marks, scratches, shrinkage cracks and rubbing consistent with age and use.
As stated in the catalogue some ormolu mounts are later : the two ormolu mounts, the locks and the key holes are later.
Veneer : as stated in the catalogue visible restorations with painting and 'gomme laque' paste filling throughout.
Marble : with minor chips and losses to the edges as expected especially to the back.
One vertical shrinkage crack to the right side.
Scratches to the left side.
Dents, marks and discolored areas to the base.
Leather : with marks, losses and wears.
The lock of the folder marked 'P.D'.
Structurally sound.